Government Affairs Director jobs in Alexandria, LA

The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts, a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School and
rated #1 2023 Best Public High School Teachers in Louisiana according to Niche.com, is a
selective admission, residential high school for Louisiana’s gifted and high-achieving students.

The Coordinator of External Affairs is responsible for leading external communications efforts
that support the mission of LSMSA.

Responsibilities include:

• Contributing to the overall success of the school by creating and sharing accurate, timely

information with the public

• Developing and implementing a media relations plan that includes the type, frequency,

and placement of known stories to be produced and submitted to media outlets over the
course of the academic year

• Writing, editing, and submitting content pertaining to the school in the form of press

releases, articles, newsletters, news stories, features, profiles, etc. for both print and
electronic media

• Moderating communications between the school and various media outlets such as

newspapers, radio stations, and television stations

• Conducting interviews with and taking photos of target audiences as it relates to the

development of stories

• Ensuring that student permissions / waivers related to the use of their likeness in school

materials are completed and archived

• Acting as media spokesperson on behalf of the school, in conjunction with the executive

director, to address questions, concerns, or complaints

• Coordinating and managing the production schedule, printing deadlines, and distribution

of multiple projects for both Enrollment Management and the LSMSA Foundation

• Maintaining a print and electronic archive of all publications
• Assisting with design of promotional materials
• Serving as a liaison to the LSMSA Foundation Public Relations Committee and to other

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing, or a

related field

• Previous experience in public relations, media relations, or marketing for a secondary

school, university, or other education-related business or non-profit organization

• Strong understanding of best practices in public relations and marketing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude toward colleagues and other

weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field of study
• Knowledge of desktop publishing and/or graphic design software
  

Submit to Employment@LSMSA.edu, a letter of application, resume, transcript from your final
degree granting institution, along with our application form available on our website: LSMSA |
Employment



LSMSA is committed to equal employment opportunity. LSMSA will not discriminate against, nor
tolerate discrimination against, any employee or applicant for employment on any legally
recognized basis including, but not limited to, race, color, creed, disability, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, disability, citizenship, or age. This
policy applies to all personnel action including recruitment, hiring, training, promotions,
compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, termination, recreational and social programs, and
professional contracts.